The International Air Transport Association (IATA), in partnership with the Global Shippers Forum (GSF), the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) and the International …
HazMat
BACK-OFF Prevention Addressed in Canada
For many years, during DOT audits, customers are often asked to provide technical information regarding the prevention of the closure plug Back-Off. By definition, Back-Off …
Carriers Fine Shippers for Undeclared Hazardous Cargo
A quarter of all liner fires reported to the Cargo Incident Notification System (CINS) relate to mis-declared cargo, particularly hazardous materials. It is an age-old …
Labelmaster’s DGS draws nearly 300!
Last week (September 4-6, 2019) at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago, Labelmaster’s 14th Annual Dangerous Goods Symposium (DGS) rocked!. Known as the preeminent conference of …
New Regulation for Lithium Battery Manufacturers and Distributors
There is a new requirement for lithium cells and batteries that has the potential of creating a huge wave within the dangerous goods community within …
Easy HazMat Training Options to Remain Compliant
More than ever before, improper or non-existent training is being viewed as the major cause of many dangerous goods incidents happening today in the US …